Donald Trump has supported the H-1B visa program amid an ongoing debate over skilled foreign workers. The president-elect told the New York Post he has “always liked” the visa program, which he has used extensively at his properties, despite previously criticizing it and restricting access during his first term. Vivek Ramaswamy criticized American culture for promoting mediocrity and driving reliance on foreign workers, while Elon Musk defended the H-1B program as vital for elite talent. The debate sparked backlash from far-right figures and Trump allies. Trump dismissed claims of undue influence by Musk, emphasizing his independent decision-making.
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00:02Donald Trump has voiced support for the H-1B visa program in an ongoing debate over skilled
00:07foreign workers. The president-elect told the New York Post he has always liked the visa program,
00:12which he has used extensively at his properties, despite previously criticizing it
00:16and restricting access during his first term. Vivek Raviswamy criticized American culture
00:21for promoting mediocrity and deriving reliance on foreign workers,
00:25while Elon Musk defended the H-1B program as vital for elite talent.
00:29The debate sparked backlash from far-right figures and Trump allies. Trump dismissed
00:34claims of undue influence by Musk, emphasizing his independent decision-making.